Description

If you’ve ever craved that warm, hearty bowl of Wendy’s chili, you’re in for a treat with this slow cooker Wendy’s Copycat Chili — a bold, comforting, and deeply flavorful dish made right in your own kitchen. Perfect for quick dinners, easy meal prep, or cozy comfort food ideas, this chili is packed with tender ground beef, sweet corn, kidney and pinto beans, tomatoes, and a blend of spices that bring the whole pot to life. Topped with sharp cheddar cheese, diced onions, or jalapeños, every spoonful is satisfying and crave-worthy. Whether you’re hunting for dinner ideas, planning a family meal, or just looking for a slow cooker recipe that feels like a hug in a bowl, this one’s a keeper. Bonus? Your kitchen will smell amazing all day.

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef

1 (29 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (29 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

1 cup diced celery

1 cup diced green bell pepper

1 cup diced onion

1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies

2 tbsp chili powder

1½ tsp cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp sugar

1 cup water

1 (15 oz) can corn, drained (optional)

Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onions, diced jalapeños, sour cream (optional)

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
Transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
Add kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilies, celery, bell pepper, and onion.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, and water. Mix well.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in corn if using.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
Category: Dinner